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The Hidden Cost of Bad Data: Building a Modern Fixed Ops Advantage

Every week, fixed ops leaders make six-figure decisions using data they fundamentally can’t trust. The problem isn’t a…

Webinars June 17
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The Automotive Industry Rebirth: Why 2026 Will Define the Next Generation of Dealerships

The automotive industry is entering one of the most important turning points in modern retail history. Over the…

News June 17
AI Auto Dealership AI Mike P. Johnson

AI Won’t Replace Your Staff. It Will Replace Your Vendors.

The one role that pays for itself in ninety days.

News June 16
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Your Buyer Made Up Their Mind at 10:47 PM. Were You There?

At 10:47 PM, a buyer is sitting on the couch after dinner. The house is quiet. The laptop…

News June 15
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Why Today’s White Label Providers Are Driving the Automotive Industry’s Biggest Operational Decisions

Think about the last time you filed a roadside claim through your insurer. Or watched a customer walk…

News June 10
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Why AI Regulation is Now the Industry’s Responsibility

Lenders and dealer partners, it’s time for the industry to step forward. The federal government has officially passed…

News June 8
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F&I Modernization Needs a Stronger Data Foundation

When it comes to customer facing dealership technology, innovation has moved fast. New tools such as digital retailing,…

News June 4
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The Next Loyalty Windfall for Dealers? Gen Z

Gen Z may be early in their ownership journey, but the service experiences they have today are already…

News June 1
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Used EVs Are Creating a New Retail Test for U.S. Dealers

Affordability is bringing more attention to used EVs, but price alone will not decide conversion

News May 29
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FTC Warning Letters: The Escalating Risk Around Dealer Pricing

Pricing has always been a friction point in auto retail. What’s changed recently is the cost of getting…

News May 26